System Architect - TS/SCI CI Poly

Piper Companies is hiring a System Architect with a TS/SCI CI Polygraph for a large technical organization located in Raleigh, NC. The System Architect (TS/SCI - CI Poly) will be designing, implementing and securing scalable solutions within classified environments. The System Architect (TS/SCI - CI Poly) role is a long term contract and does require 5 days on site in Raleigh, NC.

Responsibilities for the System Architect (TS/SCI - CI Poly):

• Design, implement, and secure scalable system architectures for classified environments
• Lead container orchestration using Kubernetes and modern DevSecOps practices
• Automate provisioning and configuration via Terraform, Terragrunt, and other IaC tools
• Administer and secure AWS environments; integrate cloud-native services securely
• Ensure system hardening, patch management, and continuous compliance with NISPOM and ICD guidelines
• Collaborate with stakeholders across engineering, security, and operations teams

Requirements for the System Architect (TS/SCI - CI Poly):

• Active Clearance: TS/SCI with a CI Polygraph
• 5+ Years of experience as a System Architect or similar role in classified environments
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Deployment, management and security best practices)
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (terraform terragrunt) for provisioning and management
• Hands on experience with AWS for security configurations and service integration
• DoD 8570 or DoD 8140 or Security+, CISA, GSEC, CAP, SCNA, SCNP, SSCP, GSLC, GSE

Compensation for the System Architect (TS/SCI - CI Poly):

• $140,000 - $160,000
• Full Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Paid Holiday and Sick Leave if Required by Law

Keywords: TS/SCI, CI Poly, system architect, U.S. Government, classified environments, NISPOM, ICD, Kubernetes, container orchestration, infrastructure as code, IaC, Terraform, Terragrunt, AWS, cloud administration, cybersecurity compliance, CISSP, Security+, DoD 8570, DoD 8140, Splunk, centralized logging, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, Trellix, Cisco routers, network security, firewall configuration, system patching, system automation, secure architecture design, secure cloud, mission-critical systems, government contracting, U.S. citizenship, security clearance, compliance engineering

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This job opens for applications on 6/27/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.